The CatoCATO -1.24%65 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CATO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 572 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Cato ranks worse than 174825% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of The Cato is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Cato is 0.00%.
CATO's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 2.785 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
During the past 12 months, The Cato's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -100.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Cato was 102.70% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
The Cato (NYSE:CATO) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
CATO vs DXLG, BRIA, BIRD: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, The Cato's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Cato Forward Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cato's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cato's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
The Cato (CATO) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #999999 out of 572 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is The Cato's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
The Cato's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, The Cato ranks #999999 out of 572 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Cato has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cato's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to DXLG and BRIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #999999 out of 572 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places The Cato in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.79. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.79, based on 572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cato's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Cato stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cato (CATO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.19, compared to a current price of $3.18 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. The Cato's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Cato (CATO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cato stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.18 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.19.
GuruFocus considers The Cato to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CATO:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $4.19 vs. price of $3.18 (24.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CATO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Cato Corp seeks to offer quality fashion apparel and accessories at low prices every day, in junior/missy and plus sizes. The Cato concept's stores and e-commerce website feature a broad assortment of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear, dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags. Management believes the Company's success is dependent upon its ability to differentiate its stores from department stores, mass merchandise discount stores, and competing specialty stores. The key elements of the Company's business are: Merchandise Assortment, Value Pricing, Strip Shopping Center Location, Customer Service, Credit and Layaway Programs.
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